McCollum Statement on Inauguration of President Donald Trump

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) attended today's inauguration - joining House Democrats wearing a "#ProtectOurCare" pin in silent protest of President Donald Trump's plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act and limit Americans' access to health care. Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement on President Donald Trump's inauguration and inaugural address:

"President Donald Trump's inaugural address presented a dark and frightening vision of an America divided at home and isolated in the world. Instead of appealing to the better angels of our nature, President Trump has decided to sow more division with warmed over campaign rhetoric.

"I completely reject President Trump's disturbing vision for our country. We are already a great nation and we must protect our future from this President's dangerous policies. There will be no Presidential honeymoon this year: I am ready to stand up to Trump now."